4-H Events and Activities

Friday, July 06, 2012

Project Talk


2013 Calf Scramble
    If you are interested in competing in the Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, and Star of Texas Livestock Show calf scrambles, please contact the Extension office prior to September 1, 2012, with the shows you are interested in competing.  The 2013 Calf Scramble is open to boys and girls ages 14, 15 and 16 years of age.  The 2013 rule change packets for each of the shows are available. 

Fall Show Dates
 Entry forms and information can be found on their website or you can contact the Extension office.

East Texas State Fair and Rodeo- September 21- 30th, 2012 www.statefairtyler.com.
Entry deadline to Extension office is July 20th.

State Fair of Texas – September 28-October 21st, 2012
Entry deadline to Extension office is August 16th.

West Texas Fair and Rodeo- September 6-15th, 2012
Entry Deadline to Extension office is August 6th.

Heart O’ Texas – October 5- 13, 2012         www.hotfair.com.  
Entry deadline to Extension office is August 31st

Livestock Project Information Sheet
    The LPIS for the 4-H livestock projects is due by 28, 2012, in the county Extension office.  These must be completed to be placed on the eligible livestock project list. LPIS form is included in this newsletter and on the website.
    Major stock show update packets are available in the county extension office.  Many changes in dates, eligibility, validation, and ownership dates are posted.  Check with the Extension office or with the stock show websites for more information.

Major Goat and Lamb and Swine Validations
If you are planning to show at any of the major shows (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, etc) with your Market Lamb, Market Goat, or Market Barrow please fill out the order form inserted in the newsletter and return.
Deadline to order tags is August 21th.
Validation Deadline for 4-H Members who bought tags – October 22nd, at the County Showgrounds – 6 pm

Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza Information
The Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza is open to official Texas 4-H age enrolled members November 10, 2012, Coryell County Activities Complex. Gatesville, Texas . The event includes opportunities for youth to exhibit their rabbit projects in numerous breeds in addition to single fryers and meat pens. 4-H members without rabbits also may participate in a variety of other educational events. These include Art (graphic and handicrafts), Best Dressed Rabbit (costume), Breed Identification, Education/Promotional Rabbit Posters and Displays, Hands-on-Judging (by the youth), Photography, Rabbit Quiz Bowl, and Showmanship. This event takes place in the fall every year.


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